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Botnet. A botnet (robot and network) is a network of devices infected by an attacker, and then used together to perform tasks such as carrying out DDoS attacks , mining Bitcoins, and spreading spam emails. Nearly any device connected to the internet, including home routers, can be infected and pulled into a botnet without its owner ever noticing.

2. Data breach. A data breach happens when a company’s network is attacked and valuable data is stolen—usually customer log-in credentials, credit card details, and social security numbers. The stolen data can then be abused in myriad ways: held for ransom , sold on the darknet, and, of course, used to make purchases. Often hackers try to crack email passwords, then test those log-in details on other popular sites, since many people use the same credentials for multiple accounts—a big no-no.

3. DNS attack. DNS stands for “domain name server,” which uses the name of a any common website to redirect traffic to its own IP address. For instance, you’d expect “bing.com” to take you to Bing’s IP address. Using a DNS hijack, however, cybercriminals can translate “google.com” to their own IP address, redirecting you to malicious sites where they can collect your information or have you download malware. In an attempt to get you to click on a link, DNS hijacks can also deliver altered search results.

4. DDoS attack. Attackers use DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks to render a network unavailable. They do this by overwhelming the targeted machine with massive requests from multiple devices. The target suffers a severely clogged bandwidth, and legitimate connections become impossible. These attacks are typically carried out by botnets.

5. Mobile banking Trojans. It looks like your trusted banking app, but that’s just an overlay. Underneath, a mobile banking Trojan tricks you into entering financial credentials and personal information. It can also gain administrative rights to intercept SMS messages, making it possible to record two-factor authentication codes as well.

6. Open Wi-Fi. Encrypted connections protect you. Open Wi-Fi networks are unencrypted, which is why they’re risky. Anyone can create a fake hotspot and trick your device into joining it automatically. When you use open Wi-Fi without protection like a VPN ,anyone on that network can see the sites you visit, your log-in passwords, your financial and personal data, and more. Hackers often name their phony Wi-Fi networks after popular spots ,knowing that most devices automatically rejoin hotspots they’ve used in the past. Hackers can even redirect your unencrypted traffic, sending you to malicious sites.

7.Phishing. Used by cybercriminals to trick people into giving up sensitive information, phishing scams pose as emails from an organization or person you know. There is usually a link or attachment included, which it tries to get you to click so that you’ll unwittingly allow malware to download to your system. Sometimes phishing scams look indistinguishable from the sites they’re imitating, and they attempt to trick you into entering your password info.

8. Ransomware. Ransomware is malware that takes hold of your system and encrypts it, sometimes attacking individual files. Trying to access the encrypted files triggers a note that claims you are locked out until you make a payment.The messages sometimes appear to be from an official government agency accusing you of committing a cyber crime, which scares many into paying the ransom. Payment is often demanded in Bitcoins.

9.Spyware. Spyware is malware used by hackers to spy on you, so they can access personal information, banking account details, online activity, and anything else they may find valuable. On mobile devices, spyware can know your whereabouts, read your text messages, redirect calls, and much more.
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